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    R61i Display

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by jsailorca2002, Feb 28, 2011.

  1. jsailorca2002

    jsailorca2002 Notebook Consultant

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    I have a R61i (type 7732, 14.1") with Intel Integrated Graphics and want to display HD (1920x1080) on my HDTV. Would mini-docking station 2504 allow me to display HD via the DVI port? Would I lose any video resolution going from DVI to HDMI adapter then to HDMI cable? Also, is there a special driver update that I would need or would the existing setup automatic detect the available resolutions of the HDTV/monitor? Thanks in advance.
     
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    lead_org Purveyor of Truth

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    if your R61i has 14.1 inch widescreen then you can get the dvi out option on the mini docking station. I am not sure whether the DVI to HDMI adapter is supported, if it is then you won't lose any video resolution, since there is no signal conversion going on.
     
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    jsailorca2002 Notebook Consultant

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    Do you know exactly what kind of DVI port is it? I think there are DVI-D and DVI-I type and there are single and dual link. Any idea?

    Also, is a lock required to operate the dock? I don't want a unwanted "lock-in" condition.
     
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